Kim is excited to announce the release of her upcoming album “Orion’s Belt” (8/19/26) on ThornSound Recordings – her first since “Songs from a Small House”. The first single – Rivers Rise dropped 5/29 and you can listen here on favorite streaming platform. Join Kim on 8/21 at the Rabbit Box to celebrate! Seattle’s music scene has always been a breeding ground for raw, undeniable talent, and Kim Virant is no exception. With a voice that’s equal parts fire and velvet, she first made waves in the ’90s as the powerhouse frontwoman of Lazy Susan, a band that brought a gritty-yet-melodic edge to the local rock landscape. They shared stages with Seattle legends like Pearl Jam, earning Virant a reputation as a dynamic performer with an unmistakable presence. When the band parted ways, she didn’t just fade into nostalgia—she evolved. Embracing her roots in Americana and alt-country, she carved out a solo career defined by evocative lyrics and a voice that can soothe as easily as it can shake you to your core. Often compared to Natalie Merchant and Stevie Nicks, Kim’s sound is organic, lived-in, and unapologetically heartfelt. Her music carries the pulse of Seattle’s ever-changing sound, proving that while eras shift, true artistry never dims.
